Mar 5, 2005 22:07
19 yrs ago
English term
New Caledonia
Professional, reliable and confidential
Native in: French (Variant: Standard-France) 
, English (Variants: British, US)
Works in: English to French, French to English, English, and 1 more.
may catch fire with white
English to French
Tech/Engineering
Mechanics / Mech Engineering
In the follwoing sentence about a grass cutting tool :
"If the oil is filled above the limit, the oil may be contaminated or may catch fire with white. "
"If the oil is filled above the limit, the oil may be contaminated or may catch fire with white. "
Proposed translations
(French)
| 4 +2 | peut s'enflammer dégageant une fumée blanche |
Philippe C. (X)
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| 3 | peut s'enflammer en présence d'une flamme |
Robert Frankling
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Proposed translations
51 mins
Robert Frankling
Native in English
Specializes in field
BA in Translation/Dipl
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, English to French
Related KudoZ points
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246
peut s'enflammer en présence d'une flamme
Declined
More likely "may catch fire if lit".
Explanation: oil generally will not burn unless at a high temperature and unless there are vapours.
Explanation: oil generally will not burn unless at a high temperature and unless there are vapours.
+2
1 hr
peut s'enflammer dégageant une fumée blanche
Declined
white smoke
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Note added at 1 hr 16 mins (2005-03-05 23:24:27 GMT)
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white smoke comes out of the tail pipe when vehicle is running.
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Note added at 1 hr 18 mins (2005-03-05 23:25:45 GMT)
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the car can catch fire if you don\'t follow certain precautions. ...
or white-blue smoke indicates burning oil as a result of internal engine defect.
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Note added at 1 hr 16 mins (2005-03-05 23:24:27 GMT)
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white smoke comes out of the tail pipe when vehicle is running.
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Note added at 1 hr 18 mins (2005-03-05 23:25:45 GMT)
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the car can catch fire if you don\'t follow certain precautions. ...
or white-blue smoke indicates burning oil as a result of internal engine defect.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Proelec
: C'est la version la plus plausible. Je demanderais confirmation au client.
6 hrs
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merci
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| agree |
GILLES MEUNIER
7 hrs
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merci
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